Rosacea: Redness Calling 

Is a skin condition that affects the face, causing persistent redness over the areas of the face and nose that normally blush. The tiny blood vessels in these areas enlarge (dilate) and become more visible through the skin, appearing like tiny red lines (called telangiectasias). Pimples can occur in rosacea that resemble teenage acne. In fact, rosacea is frequently mistaken for acne and is also referred to as acne rosacea.  

Rosacea is more typical among light-skinned men and women however it tends to be more frequent in women but more severe in men.  

Although the cause of the disorder is unknown, it is clear rosacea is aggravated by triggers that cause the already congested and weakened blood vessels to dilate even further and the skin's sensitive surface to become irritated and inflamed.  

Triggers for rosacea usually involve anything that causes the face to become flushed, such as demanding exercise, sunburn, stress, anxiety, and sudden changes in temperature like moving from a cold to a hot environment. Other triggers arise from food and drink that cause flushing, such as alcohol, hot caffeine drinks (tea, coffee), and certain spicy foods.  

While there is no cure for rosacea, there are numerous treatment options available to help control it such as antibiotics and laser/light therapies.